Jan 5, 2018
We can't imagine what real artificial intelligence will be like, and it doesn't care
Grasping the true potential of artificial intelligence is like trying to understand how a mantis shrimp sees the world.
Technology
Jan 2, 2018
New Year, New Fight: 2017 in review and the battle ahead for digital rights
2017 was a rollercoaster for internet advocates worldwide, filled with both exciting, hard-won victories and devastating decisions that will have ramifications as we come into the new year.
Dec 22, 2017
This holiday season, border agents have your privacy on their wish list
Victoria Henry
A concerning rise in phone searches this year shows that Canadian and U.S. law see no difference between searching your suitcase and searching your cell phone or laptop.
Dec 22, 2017
Net neutrality masks the threat of tech monopolies
Net neutrality has become the banner waved by those trying to save the unique virtues of the internet. Unfortunately, there's more gatekeeping on the internet than just by ISPs.
Dec 20, 2017
Augmented reality is building a world of digital exclusion
If the developers of new technology don't have a worldview that encompasses the society beyond R&D labs, their blindspot will mean that all but the most affluent will be stumbling about.
Dec 1, 2017
Copyright in the new TPP: A milestone or a PR move?
In a win for digital rights advocates, the Canadian government took a strong stance on the Intellectual Property (IP) chapter despite strong pressure from other nations to rush through with the deal.
Nov 30, 2017
Hashtag activism promotes inclusion and helps build solidarity
Krystalline Kraus
Leveraging the power of social media has been a key way smaller social justice campaigns have successful amplified their voice, and larger campaigns have unified the personal experience of struggle.
We must protect our digital rights and democracy
3 Minute Action
Open Media is raising the alarm about a few international threats
Oct 20, 2017
The return of nuclear nightmares
The U.S. president has revived the fear of a nuclear holocaust for a new generation.
Oct 6, 2017
The corporate assault on science
Murray Dobbin
Scientists have fought back against irrationalism. They also need to fight against corruption in their own ranks
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